applause
Example Sentences
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However, on her return to Old Trafford earlier this season in the Women's Champions League, Earps was given a warm applause at full-time by home fans.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
It is not uncommon for Conlon to get the loudest applause at curtain call.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
The crowd, which greeted Paul with boos before settling into sullen, begrudging applause when prodded, is fully prepared for a distraction.
From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026
A jubilant crowd of Catholic faithful filled Madrid with chants, cheers and applause on Sunday as an open-air mass by Pope Leo XIV imbued the Spanish capital with religious fervour.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
He held up a shiny trophy, and the crowd broke out in rowdy applause.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
Vocabulary lists containing applause
Academy Awards, List 2
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Spelling Practice, Unit 3
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"One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia, List 8
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